Description of securities registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act of 1934
EXHIBIT 4.7
DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES
REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Set forth below is the description of each class of securities of Recruiter.com Group, Inc. (“we,” “our,” “us,” and the “Company”) outstanding as of December 31, 2021. The following description summarizes the most important terms of these securities. This summary does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the provisions of our Articles of Incorporation, our Bylaws, the Articles of Designations of the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, the provisions of the warrant agency agreement between us and Philadelphia Stock Transfer, Inc., as the warrant agent, and the form of warrant, all of which have been previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are incorporated by reference into the Annual Report on Form 10-K. You should refer to our Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Designations of the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, the Bylaws, the warrant agency agreement between us and Philadelphia Stock Transfer, Inc., as the warrant agent, the form of warrant and the applicable provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes for a complete description.
Our authorized capital stock consists of (i) 100,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”), and (ii) 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share. Of our preferred stock, 775,000 shares have been designated as Series E Convertible Preferred Stock.
Our Common Stock and Warrants are the only classes of our securities currently registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”).
Common Stock
Dividend Rights
Subject to preferences that may apply to any shares of preferred stock outstanding at the time, the holders of our Common Stock are entitled to receive dividends out of funds legally available if our Board of Directors (“Board”), in its discretion, determines to declare and pay dividends and then only at the times and in the amounts that our Board may determine.
Voting Rights
Holders of our Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share held on all matters properly submitted to a vote of stockholders on which holders of Common Stock are entitled to vote. We have not provided for cumulative voting for the election of directors in our Articles of Incorporation. The directors are elected by a plurality of the outstanding shares entitled to vote on the election of directors. On all other matters the affirmative vote of a majority of the voting power of the shares present or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the subject matter constitutes the act of the stockholders, except as otherwise expressly provided by the Nevada Revised Statutes.
No Preemptive or Similar Rights
Our Common Stock is not entitled to preemptive rights, and is not subject to conversion, redemption or sinking fund provisions.
Right to Receive Liquidation Distributions
If we become subject to a liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, the assets legally available for distribution to our stockholders would be distributable ratably among the holders of our Common Stock and any participating preferred stock outstanding at that time, subject to prior satisfaction of all outstanding debt and liabilities and the preferential rights of and the payment of liquidation preferences, if any, on any outstanding shares of preferred stock.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
Philadelphia Stock Transfer, Inc., is the transfer agent and registrar in respect of the Common Stock.
Preferred Stock
Our Board is authorized, subject to limitations prescribed by Nevada law, to issue preferred stock in one or more series, to establish from time-to-time the number of shares to be included in each series, and to fix the designation, powers, preferences and rights of the shares of each series and any of its qualifications, limitations or restrictions, in each case without further vote or action by our stockholders. Our Board can also increase (but not above the total number of authorized shares of the class) or decrease (but not below the number of shares then outstanding) the number of shares of any series of preferred stock, without any further vote or action by our stockholders. Our Board may authorize the issuance of preferred stock with voting or conversion rights that could adversely affect the voting power or other rights of the holders of our Common Stock or other series of preferred stock. The issuance of preferred stock, while providing flexibility in connection with possible financings, acquisitions and other corporate purposes, could, among other things, have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in our control of our company and might adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock and the voting and other rights of the holders of our Common Stock.
Series E Convertible Preferred Stock
No Maturity, Sinking Fund or Mandatory Redemption
The Series E Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Existing Preferred Stock”) has no stated maturity and will not be subject to any sinking fund or mandatory redemption. Shares of the Existing Preferred Stock will remain outstanding indefinitely unless we decide to redeem or otherwise repurchase them, or the holders decide to convert them.
Dividend Rights
The holders of our Existing Preferred Stock are entitled to receive dividends out of funds legally available if our Board, in its discretion, determines to declare and pay dividends and then only at the times and in the amounts that our Board may determine. Upon announcement of dividends by our Boar, holders of our Existing Preferred Stock are entitled to such consideration as if the Existing Preferred Stock had been, immediately prior to such dividend, converted into our Common Stock.
Voting Rights
Holders of the Existing Preferred Stock are entitled to vote together with the holders of our Common Stock on an as-converted basis, subject to the conversion limitation described below.
Conversion Rights
Each holder of the Existing Preferred Stock is entitled to convert any portion of the outstanding shares of Existing Preferred Stock held by such holder into validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable shares of our Common Stock Each share of the Existing Preferred Stock is convertible into our Common Stock at a conversion rate equal to 5 shares of Common Stock per 1 share of Existing Preferred Stock, subject to adjustment in the event of certain stock dividends and distributions, stock splits, stock combinations, reclassifications or similar events affecting our Common Stock.
Liquidation Preference
The Existing Preferred Stock has senior liquidation preference rights compared to the Common Stock. Upon a liquidation, the Existing Preferred Stock shares are entitled to receive a preference to a stated value of $20.00.
Conversion Limitation
A holder of the Existing Preferred Stock may not convert any shares of the Existing Preferred Stock to the extent that the holder, together with its affiliates and any other person or entity acting as a group, would own more than 4.99% of the outstanding Common Stock after exercise, as such percentage ownership is determined in accordance with the terms of the Existing Preferred Stock, except that upon prior notice from the holder to us, the holder may waive such limitation up to a percentage not in excess of 9.99%.
Fractional Shares
No fractional shares of our Common Stock will be issued upon any conversion of the Existing Preferred Stock. If the conversion would result in the issuance of a fraction of a share of Common Stock, the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon such conversion will be rounded up to the nearest whole share.
Warrants
Overview. The following summary of certain terms and provisions of the warrants (“Warrants”) traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market is not complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the provisions of the warrant agency agreement between us and Philadelphia Stock Transfer, Inc., as the warrant agent, and the form of warrant, both of which have been previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are incorporated by reference into the Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The Warrants entitle the registered holder to purchase shares of Common Stock at a price equal to $5.50 per share, subject to adjustment as discussed below, immediately following the issuance of such warrant and terminating at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 2, 2026.
The exercise price and number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants may be adjusted in certain circumstances, including in the event of a stock dividend or recapitalization, reorganization, merger or consolidation. However, the Warrants will not be adjusted for issuances of Common Stock at prices below its exercise price.
As of December 31, 2021, there are 2,961,688 shares of Common Stock registered as issuable upon exercise of the Warrants.
Exercisability. The Warrants are exercisable at any time after their original issuance and at any time up to the date that is five (5) years after their original issuance. Under the terms of the Warrant Agreement, we must use our best efforts to maintain the effectiveness of the registration statement and current prospectus relating to Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants until the expiration of the Warrants. If we fail to maintain the effectiveness of the registration statement and current prospectus relating to the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants, the holders of the Warrants shall have the right to exercise the Warrants solely via a cashless exercise feature provided for in the Warrants, until such time as there is an effective registration statement and current prospectus.
Exercise Limitation. A holder may not exercise any portion of a Warrant to the extent that the holder, together with its affiliates and any other person or entity acting as a group, would own more than 4.99% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock after exercise, as such percentage ownership is determined in accordance with the terms of the Warrant, except that upon prior notice from the holder to us, the holder may waive such limitation up to a percentage not in excess of 9.99%.
Exercise Price. The exercise price per whole share of shares of Common Stock purchasable upon exercise of the Warrants is $5.50. The exercise price is subject to appropriate adjustment in the event of certain stock dividends and distributions, stock splits, stock combinations, reclassifications or similar events affecting our shares of Common Stock and also upon any distributions of assets, including cash, stock or other property to our stockholders.
Fractional Shares. No fractional shares of Common Stock will be issued upon exercise of the Warrants. As to any fraction of a share which the holder would otherwise be entitled to purchase upon such exercise, the Company will round up or down, as applicable, to the nearest whole share.
Transferability. Subject to applicable laws, the Warrants may be offered for sale, sold, transferred or assigned without our consent.
Fundamental Transactions. In the event of a fundamental transaction, as described in the Warrants and generally including any reorganization, recapitalization or reclassification of our shares of Common Stock, the sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of our properties or assets, our consolidation or merger with or into another person, the acquisition of more than 50% of our outstanding shares of Common Stock, or any person or group becoming the beneficial owner of 50% of the voting power represented by our outstanding Common Stock, the holders of the Warrants will be entitled to receive the kind and amount of securities, cash or other property that the holders would have received had they exercised the Warrants immediately prior to such fundamental transaction.
Rights as a Stockholder. The Warrant holders do not have the rights or privileges of holders of shares of Common Stock or any voting rights until they exercise their Warrants and receive shares of Common Stock. After the issuance of shares of Common Stock upon exercise of the Warrants, each holder will be entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters to be voted on by stockholders.
Governing Law. The Warrants and the warrant agency agreement are governed by New York law.
Transfer Agent, Warrant Agent and Registrar
Philadelphia Stock Transfer, Inc. acts as the registrar, transfer agent, warrant agent and dividend and redemption price disbursing agent in respect of the Warrants.
Anti-Takeover Effects of Various Provisions of Nevada Law and Our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
Provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes, our Articles of Incorporation, as amended, and Bylaws could make it more difficult to acquire us by means of a tender offer, a proxy contest or otherwise, or to remove incumbent officers and directors. These provisions, summarized below, would be expected to discourage certain types of takeover practices and takeover bids our Board may consider inadequate and to encourage persons seeking to acquire control of us to first negotiate with us. We believe that the benefits of increased protection of our ability to negotiate with the proponent of an unfriendly or unsolicited proposal to acquire or restructure us will outweigh the disadvantages of discouraging takeover or acquisition proposals because, among other things, negotiation of these proposals could result in an improvement of their terms.
Blank Check Preferred Stock. Our Articles of Incorporation permit our Board to issue preferred stock with voting, conversion and exchange rights that could negatively affect the voting power or other rights of our Common Stock stockholders, and the Board could take that action without stockholder approval. The issuance of preferred stock could delay or prevent a change of control of the Company.
Board Vacancies to be Filled by Remaining Directors and Not Stockholders. Our Bylaws provide that any vacancies on the Board, including any newly created directorships, will be filled by the affirmative vote of the majority of the remaining directors then in office, even if such directors constitute less than a quorum.
Removal of Directors by Stockholders. Our Bylaws and the Nevada Revised Statutes provide that directors may be removed by stockholders only by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the voting power of the outstanding capital stock entitled to vote.
Special Meetings of Stockholders. Under our Bylaws, only the Company’s Executive Chairman, the Chief Executive Officer, the Board, or stockholders who in the aggregate beneficially own at least 20% of all the outstanding shares of the Company entitled to vote at the meeting may call special meetings of the Company’s stockholders.
Nevada Anti-Takeover Statute. We are subject to Nevada’s Combination with Interested Stockholders Statute (Nevada Corporation Law Sections 78.411-78.444) which prohibits an “interested stockholder” from entering into a “combination” with the corporation, unless certain conditions are met. An “interested stockholder” is a person who, together with affiliates and associates, beneficially owns (or within the prior two years, did beneficially own) 10% or more of the corporation’s capital stock entitled to vote.
